The Fourth Night of Navratri and Goddess Kushmanda The fourth night of Navratri celebrates Goddess Kushmanda, who removes sorrows of the mind and ego. She connects the big universe outside with the small universe inside us. Her energy shines as an orange light with a golden hue, inspiring creativity and respect for others’ work while clearing away false pride. The…
The Third Night of Navratri and Goddess Chandraghanta The third night of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, a deity who brings bliss, peace, and calmness. She also supports growth in life’s activities and helps us understand our purpose. She shines with a red light mixed with a pink hue, spreading her divine energy. The Red Light and Emotional Healing…
The Second Night of Navratri and Goddess Brahmacharini The second night of Navratri is all about Goddess Brahmacharini, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. Her name means “one who practices devotion” (“Brahma” for divine knowledge and “Charini” for one who follows). She’s shown walking barefoot, holding a rosary and a water pot, symbolizing focus and purity. This night is about…
The First Night of Navratri and Goddess Shailputri Navratri, a nine-night Hindu festival, celebrates the Divine Feminine through the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine forms, known as Navadurga. The first night is dedicated to Goddess Shailputri, whose name means “Daughter of the Mountain” (from “Shail” meaning mountain and “Putri” meaning daughter). She’s often depicted riding a bull and…
Stanza 1 जन गण मन अधिनायक जय हेभारत भाग्य विधाता।पंजाब सिन्धु गुजरात मराठाद्राविड़ उत्कल बंग विध्य हिमाचल यमुना गंगाउच्छल जलधि तरंगतब शुभ नामे जागे, तब शुभ आशिष मांगेगाहे तब जय गाथा। जन गण मंगलदायक जय हे भारत भाग्य विधाताजय हे, जय हे, जय हे, जय जय जय जय हे Stanza 2 अहरह तव आह्वान प्रचारित, शुनि तव उदार वाणीहिन्दु बौद्ध…
I finished reading Walking with Nanak yesterday night. It’s a very beautiful read. The author Haroon Khalid had been fascinated with Nanak since childhood. He wanted to search and know more about his life. He travels across Pakistan wherever Nanak went. Following his footsteps (as the name says walking with Nanak) Nanak was born in present-day Pakistan. He left his…
The beginning of spring and of autumn are two very important junctions of climatic and solar influence. During this period Earth is relatively much near to Sun facing its maximum gravitational pull. It is believed that during this phase, the divine energy intervenes with extra power to pass earth this course with much ease and smoothness. As per Hindu mythology,…
Land of India is not just limited to a great and sacred culture but it is also a holy hand of gods where many incarnations of the divine have manifested. There are many Puranic stories related to these incarnations. The whole universe, including the sun, stars, planets, constellations and five elements is governed mysteriously by the Supreme Being. It is an eternal truth that nothing possible…
Generally, festivals are celebrations characterized by excitement, enthusiasm, and enjoyment; Jain festivals are characterized by renunciation, austerities, study of the scriptures, and repetition of holy hymns by reciting Sutras and Stavans, meditation, and expressing devotion for the Tirthankars. Paryushan is the most important festival in Jainism. It is observed during the month of August and/or September. The Shvetambar sect observes…
